This study analyses the factors that influence the production of kamik (skin boots) in Arctic Bay and describes the various techniques used in the preparation of the pelts and the construction of the boots.
This study offers a detailed description of historical and contemporary skin clothing production techniques used by Inuit in Coppermine, Bathurst Inlet, Cambridge Bay and Arviat.
Alaska Eskimo Footwear celecrates the incredible beauty and spiritual significance of the shoes and boots worn by Alaska Native peoples...Detailed drawings of patterns, construction techniques, and decorative details illustrate the complexity of Eskimo footwear and provide guidance in identifying regional styles." -- from publisher.
Contributions deal with perspectives on wildlife management; northern nutrition and lifestyles; tourism and issues of sustainability; artists' perspectives of northern landscapes; facilitating community issues; Canadian Aboriginal perspectives on museums; and Inuit women's issues. Papers by: Milton M.R. Freeman; John C. Godel; Tom D. Hinch; Anne Smith Bagan, Reiner Loewan, Amy Luke Loewan; Tom Gale; Ron Wigglesworth; Brenda Malkinson; and Carla Costuros; Michael Payne; Lynda Watson, Malynda Wheeler, and Tee Guidotti; Laurie Hart; Leslie Just, Eloise Murray, and Tamara Tuchak;
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